Future of Work

Future of Work 2023-09-01T15:16:09Z
Francisco Tezen - CEO of A Better Chance

The CEO of an education nonprofit says the solution to quiet quitting and back-to-office blues starts with DEI

Francisco Tezén, the CEO of A Better Chance, thinks of DEI like any other part of the business: as a startup cost that needs metrics for success.
Tech 2023-08-22T03:24:36Z
Artificial intelligence AI

About 21 million jobs held by women and 9 million jobs held by men could be replaced by AI: ILO

A new study by the ILO published on Monday finds admin workers and women face a greater risk of their jobs being replaced by AI.
Economy 2023-08-01T09:37:01Z
A women sits at an office desk typing on the computer. At the focal point of the illustration is a vibrant textured square that shows here gleefully using AI on her desktop. But outside of the square, she looking furtively over her shoulder, just in case someone finds out she's breaking company policy

'I take the rest of the day off': How employees are secretly using AI to duck out early

A lot of people are secretly using tools like ChatGPT to get ahead at work — even though their companies have banned AI.
Tech 2023-07-21T04:25:17Z

There are 4 reasons why jobs are disappearing — but AI isn't one of them

Slower economic growth and a rising cost of living are among the main reasons leading to job losses right now, per a new HSBC study.
Future of Work 2023-07-17T12:50:58Z

'Pointless' meetings aren't the productivity drain bosses seem to think

Companies like Shopify are going to extreme lengths to minimize how many meetings their workers go to.
Economy 2023-07-11T09:23:00Z

Remote work is having a huge — and unexpected — effect on women’s careers

Millions of women were driven out of the workforce during the pandemic. Now they've come roaring back in record numbers.
Future of Work 2023-06-27T18:00:00Z

Are TSA PreCheck, Clear, and Global Entry worth it? 3 frequent business travelers say they are — here are the benefits.

Discover the advantages of TSA PreCheck, Clear, and Global Entry, especially for people who fly often for work. It could be worth enrolling in these plans.
Future of Work 2023-06-23T14:30:00Z

From selecting the perfect seat on a plane to carpooling with colleagues, 4 experts share how they get work done while traveling

Long commutes offer a chance to hunker down and work. Here are four strategies for tackling your to-do list while traveling.
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Future of Work 2023-06-20T16:00:00Z

4 ways business travelers can 'hack' a conference trip to sightsee and have more fun, according to professionals who've done it

Taking advantage of conference perks and breaks between sessions are ways to explore a new city during a conference trip.
Future of Work 2023-06-13T17:44:41Z

5 thoughtful ways to entertain clients on your next business trip, even if the city is new to you

If you're entertaining clients in an unfamiliar destination, seek their input on where to go and what to do.
Future of Work 2023-06-06T13:06:19Z

Business trips don't have to be dull. These 4 tips will help you plan personal fun around work obligations.

With careful planning, you can create free time and enjoy fun, personal experiences during a business trip — here's how.
Economy 2023-06-05T12:30:00Z

Office workers everywhere are about to face their own Uber moment

The arrival of Uber hit the incomes of incumbent taxi drivers around the world. The advent of AI tools could do the same for lots of white-collar jobs.
Future of Work 2023-06-04T11:50:00Z

More and more Gen Zers and millennials are demanding work-life balance

Nearly half of Gen Zs, and the majority of millennials, say their job is central to their identity, but they want to find better work-life balance.
Careers 2023-06-03T13:09:31Z

Why Gen Zers and millennials are looking for second jobs

Roughly half of of Gen Zers and millennials live paycheck to paycheck, according to a new Deloitte survey.
Future of Work 2023-06-01T18:10:00Z

5 simple ways to stay healthy, avoid sickness, and feel energized during your next business trip

Health and travel experts recommend staying hydrated and doing low-impact exercises to stay healthy while traveling for work.
Finance 2023-05-17T19:13:04Z

JPMorgan is watching: How the nation's largest bank keeps tabs on its workforce, from their office attendance to emails and Zoom calls

The bank's return-to-office edicts have reignited conversations about its employee surveillance tactics. Insider has unearthed details about it works.
Careers 2023-05-16T15:37:27Z

Move over McKinsey: This Gen Z founder is offering fellow grads an alternative to delayed start dates at consulting firms

A Gen Z founder is competing with major consulting firms for top talent whose start dates were delayed.
Future of Work 2023-05-12T13:58:09Z

Dear sis, here's how to not hate life after college — and other career advice — from one Gen Zer to another

A big sister offers career advice for her younger sibling who's also a member of Gen Z: It's OK to prioritize having a job and a life outside work.
Tech 2023-05-08T10:02:00Z

RIP Metaverse, we hardly knew ye

Mark Zuckerberg spent years trying to make the Metaverse happen, but now it has been replaced by AI and is headed to the tech industry idea graveyard.
Tech 2023-05-07T09:59:00Z

AI is Silicon Valley's desperate, last-ditch attempt to avoid a stock market wipeout

The rush to go all in on AI is the tech world's desperate, last-ditch attempt to avoid a stock market wipeout.
Careers 2023-05-03T13:41:00Z

I'm a Gen Zer who chooses to work from the office 5 days a week because it's helping me get ahead faster

Zehra Naqvi is a Gen Zer who chooses to work from the office five days a week. She says it's helped her get ahead by being more involved in meetings.
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Tech 2023-04-30T15:16:54Z

How to use ChatGPT to improve your Microsoft Excel skills, from identifying formulas to learning keyboard shortcuts

The popular OpenAI chatbot provided a list of ways it can help users ease their Excel spreadsheet woes and help make data analysis more efficient.
Future of Work 2023-04-30T10:30:00Z

How I used my TikTok account as my résumé — and landed a full-time job in marketing

Nistha Dube included engagement analytics and personal case studies to prove her value as a social-media manager. Her atypical job application worked.
Future of Work 2023-04-29T11:00:00Z

I'm a millennial who left my startup career for a corporate job and my mental health has never been better

Startup vs. big company: Which would you work for? Taking a corporate job helped my mental health and allowed me to restore balance in my life.
Tech 2023-04-26T09:58:00Z

ChatGPT spells the end of coding as we know it

AI has come for software developers, and the job will never be the same again.
Careers 2023-04-25T14:54:36Z

Why are we arguing over the term 'work spouse'? No matter what we call our closest colleagues, the support they provide matters most.

Thinking back over my 21-year career, I've had work best friends, work husbands, work wives, many of whom I've remained close with over the years.
Future of Work 2023-04-24T14:00:00Z

I'm a Gen Zer who turned my neuroscience degree into a non-traditional career. I'm earning less as a founder but feel my work has purpose.

Like many Gen Zers, Nistha Dube knew she wanted a nontraditional career. So she turned her neuroscience degree into a personal brand.
Economy 2023-04-24T10:01:00Z

The four-day workweek is just the start: Experts say it should be even shorter

A 4-day workweek prevents employee burnout, fosters a healthier workplace, and boosts company productivity. And experts say AI could make it happen.
Careers 2023-04-21T10:00:00Z

14 HR professionals who are leading through tumultuous times in the workplace with a focus on compassion, mental health, and DEI

This year's honorees represent an array of US employers, including Chipotle, the entertainment firm Lionsgate, and the biotech firm Moderna.
Economy 2023-04-19T18:52:00Z

12% of managers say they've fired a Gen Z employee in their first week of work — and being too easily offended is often to blame, new survey finds

In a new ResumeBuilder survey of 1,300 managers, 74% of respondents said they find Gen Z to be the most challenging generation to work with.
Economy 2023-04-17T10:00:00Z

The real reason bosses are freaked out by remote work

Why are so many CEOs ordering everyone back to the office? Because they think offices are "hardcore" and working from home is "soft."
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Future of Work 2023-04-16T19:51:38Z

Here are the top 10 states to live in if you want to work remotely, according to a new study

A new report from WalletHub analyzed several metrics to determine the best states to live in if you want to work remotely. Here are the top 10.
Future of Work 2023-04-16T15:13:50Z

New Massachusetts bill would give companies with 4-day workweeks tax incentives

A pair of Mass. lawmakers introduced a bill that would give tax credits to businesses that shift some or all employees to a 32-hour workweek with the same pay.
Finance 2023-04-13T19:10:39Z

JPMorgan requires managing directors return to office 5 days a week and 'be visible on the floor' or else face 'corrective action'

A company memo announced the new mandate for managing directors and reminded other staffers of an existing three-days-per-week attendance policy.
Future of Work 2023-04-12T17:25:44Z

Stop stereotyping Gen Z. Focus instead on why we're disillusioned about the future of work.

Dear older generations, we know we're the new kids on the block. But you're misunderstanding us.
Economy 2023-04-10T10:02:00Z

Gen Z and millennials are suffering from financial whiplash — and the pain will haunt them for decades

The whiplash of scarcity and splurging during the pandemic is going to reshape the economy — and our brains — for a generation
Economy 2023-04-06T10:04:00Z

The unexpected secret to work-life balance

The Great Resignation caused people to rethink their work-life balance. Now the return to the office is creating a new work crisis.
Economy 2023-04-03T10:02:00Z

A new survey shows young workers hate their jobs — and employers should be really worried

The share of young people who feel engaged by their work has plummeted. What's behind the growing disenchantment — and how can employers fix it?
Economy 2023-03-28T10:01:00Z

The under-the-radar reason so many people are sick of their jobs

Positive feedback can matter more than a big paycheck. More than half of workers said feeling under appreciated was a top reason for quitting.
Future of Work 2023-03-21T15:20:55Z

The 4-day workweek may not be the answer to workplace productivity and flexibility

In March, Rep. Mark Takano reintroduced his 32-hour Workweek Act to Congress amid growing conversations about shortened workweeks.
Real Estate 2023-03-21T10:01:00Z

Get ready: Gen Z is coming for the housing market

Unlike millennials before them, Gen Z has grown up during a home price boom. Now they're using tech to claim their share of the real-estate profits.
Tech 2023-03-14T09:02:00Z

Why leading researchers fear AI will wreak even more havoc than social media

Artificial intelligence could warp the economy and supercharge everything from financial scams to government surveillance, according to tech experts.
Tech 2023-03-14T09:00:00Z

America's immigration system is a nightmare, and it's forcing tech companies to move jobs outside of the country

As issues with labor shortages continue, remote work makes it easier for US tech firms to hire anywhere. These companies are relocating more jobs overseas to avoid American's broken immigration system.
Careers 2023-03-13T15:31:06Z

Gen Z share red flags that could mean an employer doesn't care about work-life balance

Gen Z job seekers are asking about work-life balance during job interviews and say these answers indicate a company might not be the right fit.
Economy 2023-03-13T10:02:00Z

Companies are getting rid of middle managers. That's a big mistake.

We think of them as petty, powerless, thumb-twiddling bureaucrats. But middle managers are actually the very people who make large companies work.
Real Estate 2023-03-11T09:27:02Z

'Zoom rooms' and Dutch door offices show how remote work is changing the way we build new homes

As many people continue to work from home, new houses are being designed with better Zoom lighting and flexible spaces that separate work and life.
Economy 2023-03-09T11:02:00Z

There's a battle for people brewing — and Florida is schooling the competition

Remote workers are leaving New York and California in droves. If the states want to win the battle for people, they need to learn from Florida.
Tech 2023-03-06T10:02:00Z

A new email tool proves the AI revolution has already arrived

I used a new AI tool to summarize my emails and improve my productivity. The new app convinced me that the AI revolution is just getting started.
Careers 2023-03-04T09:45:00Z

I teach remote workers how to maintain boundaries. This is one thing I get clients to do each day.

After suffering burnout, Ali Pruitt now makes a living by teaching other remote workers how to build a better work-life balance.
Careers 2023-03-03T17:55:00Z

Why Gen Zers aren't afraid to ask about work-life balance during job interviews

Five Gen Zers share how they're broaching the subject without feeding into the stereotype that they're lazy.
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